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Margot Robbie's Biography, Net Worth, and Career

Who is Margot Robbie

By Rashid NawazPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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Margot Robbie's Early Life

Margot Robbie was born on July 2, 1990, in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. She grew up on a farm in Dalby, Queensland, and was raised alongside her three siblings. She attended and graduated from Somerset College in Mudgeeraba, Queensland.

Robbie began her acting career at a young age, appearing in local theater productions in Australia. She began her professional acting career in 2007 with guest appearances on Australian television shows such as "City Homicide" and "The Elephant Princess."

In 2008, she moved to Melbourne to pursue her acting career further, and landed her first major role in the Australian soap opera "Neighbours." She appeared in several episodes as the character Donna Freedman.

In 2011, she moved to the United States to pursue her acting career in Hollywood. She made her American film debut in the romantic comedy "About Time" in 2013.

Margot Robbie Hollywood Career

Margot Robbie began her Hollywood career in 2011 with a small role in the film "About Time." However, it was her portrayal of Naomi Lapaglia in the 2013 film "The Wolf of Wall Street" that brought her international recognition and acclaim. Her performance in the film earned her nominations for the BAFTA Rising Star Award and the Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer.

After "The Wolf of Wall Street," Margot Robbie starred in several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films. In 2014, she starred in the romantic drama "Focus" alongside Will Smith, and in 2015 she starred in the science fiction film "Z for Zachariah" and the drama "Suite Française."

In 2017, Margot Robbie received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Tonya Harding in the biographical film "I, Tonya." She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her performance in the film.

In 2019, Margot Robbie starred in the critically acclaimed film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" directed by Quentin Tarantino. She played Sharon Tate, a real-life actress and victim of the Manson Family murders. The same year, she played the lead role of Harley Quinn in the DC film "Birds of Prey."

In addition to her acting career, Margot Robbie is also a co-founder of the production company LuckyChap Entertainment. The company has produced several films including "I, Tonya" and "Terminal."

Margot Robbie continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood, with several upcoming projects in the works including the Suicide Squad sequel, "The Suicide Squad" and a movie based on Barbie.

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Margot Robbie Awards

Margot Robbie has received several awards and nominations throughout her career. Some of her notable awards include:

  • Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer for "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2014)
  • MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2014)
  • Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy for "I, Tonya" (2018)
  • Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for "I, Tonya" (2018)
  • BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination for "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2014)
  • Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for "I, Tonya" (2018)
  • Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for "I, Tonya" (2018)

Margot Robbie has also received several awards for her work as a producer, including the Producer of the Year award at the 2018 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards for her work on "I, Tonya."

Margot Robbie's Recent Projects

Margot Robbie has been involved in several recent projects. Some of her most recent projects include:

  • "Promising Young Woman" - Margot Robbie produced this dark comedy-drama film directed by Emerald Fennell, which was released in December 2020, and received critical acclaim.
  • "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" - Margot Robbie starred in this film as Sharon Tate directed by Quentin Tarantino, which was released in 2019. The film was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
  • "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)" - Margot Robbie starred as the lead character Harley Quinn in this action film directed by Cathy Yan, which was released in 2020.
  • "Dreamland" - Margot Robbie starred as a notorious bank robber in this crime thriller directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte, which was released in 2020.
  • "Bombshell" - Margot Robbie starred as Kayla Pospisil in this film directed by Jay Roach, which was released in 2019. She received critical acclaim for her performance and earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
  • "Terminal" - Margot Robbie produced and starred in this neo-noir thriller film directed by Vaughn Stein, which was released in 2018.

These are just a few of Margot Robbie's recent projects, as she continues to be a highly sought-after actress and producer in Hollywood.

Margot Robbie Net Worth

Margot Robbie is a highly successful actress and film producer, and as such, she has an estimated net worth of around $25 million, according to celebritynetworth.com.

She has earned this fortune through her successful acting career, as well as her work as a film producer.

Margot Robbie's Family

Margot Robbie is the daughter of Doug Robbie and Sarie Kessler. She has three older siblings: Lachlan, Cameron, and Anya. Her father is a farm consultant and her mother is a physiotherapist.

Robbie has spoken about her close relationship with her family, particularly her mother. She has credited her mother with being a major influence on her life and career, and has said that she is the person she goes to for advice and support.

Robbie is married to British film director Tom Ackerley, whom she met on the set of Suite Française in 2013. They got married in December 2016 in a private ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia. They are currently living together in London, England and they are not having any children yet.

Overall, Robbie has a close-knit family, and she has often spoken about how important they are to her and how much she values their support and guidance in her life and career.

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